Americans at home supported the war by conserving and rationing resources.


Click on the pictures below to read stories about Americans who had to conserve and ration their resources to help with the war effort.

Collection of Metals

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Rationing of Food Items

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Rationing of Vital Materials

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Best Use of Materials on the Home Front

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Conserving Resources for the Front Lines

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